Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie has canceled a planned concert at the Kennedy Center, citing President Trump's takeover of the institution and its potential impact on the band's diverse fanbase. Weiner expressed concerns about the administration's policies and their effect on LGBTQ+ individuals and people of different faiths. He hopes the Kennedy Center will return to its non-partisan roots.
Adam Weiner and Low Cut Connie have canceled a slated concert at the Kennedy Center, citing Trump's takeover of the institution.“I was very excited to perform as part of this wonderful institution’s Social Impact series, which emphasizes community, joy, justice and equity through the arts. Upon learning that this institution that has run non-partisan for 54 years is now chaired by President Trump himself and his regime, I decided I will not perform there,” Weiner wrote on Instagram.
Weiner closed by acknowledging the fallout he could potentially face. “Maybe my career will suffer from this decision,” he wrote, “but my soul will be the better for it.” Last week, Trump said he would be ousting board of trustees members at the Kennedy Center and installing himself as chairman. That happened on Wednesday when a new board of Trump faithful — including deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, Second Lady Usha Vance, and “God Bless the U.S.A.” country singer andand the Kennedy Center board’s treasurer, also resigned., a companion piece to the album of the same name.
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